The Evolution of Parenting Advice: 12 Surprising Historical Practices

8. Early Introduction to Solid Foods:

Early to mid-20th-century advice suggested feeding solids to infants as young as two days old and even introducing “grown-up drinks” like tea and coffee to babies as early as 6 or 7 months. Today, experts recommend exclusive breastfeeding or formula feeding for the first six months, followed by the gradual introduction of solids.

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